Windows XP Tweaks

This is a tutorial on how to setup and use AVG 7.0 FREE for maximum protection. First you must download it from

The first thing you need to do is download Ad-Aware SE Personal from HERE. Once you have downloaded and installed it you must update it and customize the scanning properties so that it scans more thorough.

Okay, Well this is very easy and does not involve rebooting or logging off, BUT it requires Administrative Access.

Heed the following from PC Magazines' site:

Heed the following from Winguides' website:

Heres a great way to test your securty,works with windows NT, 2000 and XP. It has a wealth of infomation like open shares, services, etc. It is a great tool, enjoy:

Miss the old Windows 2000 style of setting security permissions?

So you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people that did not update your computer in time. 

The problem is with using Windows Explorer to modify security settings globally on a partition, directories, and files.

To remove the shutdown button from the logon screen in WinXP and 2K, use regedit and navigate to the following key: